Florence Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for mild weather and lighter crowds than summer.
- Population
- 0.4M
Overview
The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is an open-air museum of art and architecture crowned by Brunelleschi's terracotta Duomo. Michelangelo's David, the Uffizi's masterpieces, and the medieval Ponte Vecchio fill the compact Tuscan capital.
Getting around
The historic center is compact and best explored on foot, with buses and a tram to outer areas.
Local etiquette
Dress modestly for churches, and savor meals slowly as Tuscans do over local Chianti wine.
Safety
Florence is very safe; watch for pickpockets in museum queues and crowded piazzas.